Hill only played one full season at BYU under Mendenhall, in 2013, throwing for 2,938 yards, 19 touchdowns and 14 interceptions, with an additional 1,344 yards and 10 TDs on the ground.

He went down in the first half of the Cougars’ season opener in 2015, opening the door for freshman Taylor Mangum, who put up solid numbers (3,377 yards, 23 TDs, 10 INTs) in leading Brigham Young to a nine-win season.